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Browse over 200 easy vegan recipes using simple ingredients. Search or browse by ingredient, type of food, cooking method, or season.

Spread it on toast!

Look for something delicious to spread on toast? Try these easy vegan recipes for a quick breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.

  • Vegan Whipped Feta with Lemon & Herbs
    Vegan Whipped Feta with Lemon & Herbs
  • easy lentil and salted peanuts pate for crackers.
    Quick Lentil & Salted Peanuts Pate - Vegan Recipe
  • white bean vegan pate with black olives.
    White Bean Vegan Pate with Black Olives (quick dip)
  • quick caramelised onion hummus in a bowl.
    Quick Homemade Caramelised Onion Hummus Recipe
  • Easy Homemade Vegan Maple Butter.
    Homemade Vegan Maple Butter
  • chocolate peanut butter spread.
    Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread from Scratch

Everyone Loves a sausauge roll

It's a British favourite, and I can see why. Flaky golden puff pastry with a delicious and satisfying filling.

It's like a hug for lunch and can be served warm from the oven or cold in lunchboxes. I'm including a Greggs-style bake you all love.

  • Bean & Cheese Vegan Sausage Rolls.
    Vegan Sausage Rolls with Red Kidney Beans & Cheese
  • Spicy chickpea sausage rolls.
    Spicy Chickpea Sausage Rolls with Puff Pastry
  • Vegan Hidden Veg Sausage Rolls.
    Easy Hidden Veg Sausage Rolls
  • Vegan Cheese & Onion Bakes (better than Greggs) Recipe.
    Vegan Cheese & Onion Bakes (better than Greggs)

👩🏻‍🍳 Vegan Lunches

  • Sandwich Recipes
  • Wraps, Burritos & Tacos
  • Salad
  • Dressing, Dip & Sauce
  • Soup
  • Rice and Noodles
  • Tofu
  • Pastry
  • Snacks
  • Cakes, Bakes & Desserts

Quick After-School Dinners

When kids get in from school, they are always starving, so it's good to have a few vegan lunch recipes that also work well as a quick dinners. Here are a few my son loves:

  • Quick 5 Minute Satay Peanut Butter Noodles Made with Instant Noodles.
    Quick 5 Minute Satay Peanut Butter Instant Noodles
  • 5 minute vegan sriracha noodles
    5 Minute Sriracha Noodles (One-Pot)
  • Quick Dairy-Free Cheese Ramen Noodles.
    Vegan 2-Minute Cheese & Onion Ramen Noodles
  • Tofu pan fried rice.
    Easy Tofu Fried Rice with Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • Vegan sesame bagel pizza with salad
    Vegan Sesame Bagel Pizza (Ready in 10 Minutes)
  • easy vegan one pot mac and cheese with spinach
    Easy One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese with Spinach

Vegan Breakfasts & Brunch

There's a real crossover between breakfast, brunch, and lunch recipes. Here are a few of my favourite vegan breakfasts.

  • Easy Vegan Tofu Bacon flavoured with Korean Gochujang.
    Easy Vegan Gochujang Tofu Bacon - oven or air fryer
  • Banana scotch pancakes buttered.
    Easy Vegan Banana Pancakes
  • Easy Homemade Vegan Maple Butter.
    Homemade Vegan Maple Butter
  • vegan peach & blueberry overnight weetabix
    Vegan Peach Blueberry Overnight Weetabix
  • Easy Vegan Cheat's Danish Pastries made with Puff Pastry
    Easy Danish Pastries made with Puff Pastry
  • Vegan air fryer apple danish pastries
    Vegan Apple Crumble Danish Pastries - Air Fryer Recipe

More Vegan Breakfast Recipes

Tofu Recipes - Savoury & Sweet

Tofu is a real staple in a plant-based diet, and it's so versatile. Here are a few of my favourite tofu lunch dishes using extra firm tofu or silken tofu:

  • Tikka masala tofu and chickpea wrap
    Easy Tikka Tofu & Chickpea Wraps with Mango Mayo
  • Easy vegan tofu pastrami deli slices for sandwiches.
    Easy Vegan Tofu Pastrami Deli Slices for Sandwiches
  • Vegan Vietnamese Tofu Banh Mi.
    Vegan Tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Street Food Sandwich
  • Air Fryer Balti Tofu Nuggets
  • Crispy Gochujang Tofu.
    Easy Crispy Korean Fried Tofu with Gochujang Sauce
  • Vegan chocolate orange mousse made with silken tofu.
    Easy Vegan Chocolate Orange Mousse with Silken Tofu

More Vegan Tofu Recipes

Comforting Vegan Soup Recipes

When it's cold outside or spring and summer are a bit wet and grey, it's time to enjoy a comforting bowl of soup. Here are a few of my favourite vegan soups:

  • Easy Grated Carrot & Lentil Soup with Cabbage
    Grated Carrot & Red Lentil Soup with Cabbage
  • Easy Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup
    Easy Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup
  • Easy Vegan Cream of Parsnip Soup.
    Creamy Vegan Parsnip Soup with Apple
  • Vegan cream of mushroom soup with fennel and dill.
    Vegan Mushroom Soup with Fennel & Dill
  • Vegan Soup Maker Baked Potato Soup.
    Easy Baked Potato Soup - Vegan Soup Maker Recipe
  • Creamy-sweet-potato-butternut-squash-carrot-soup
    Vegan Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup with Carrots

More Vegan Soup Recipes

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Comforting SOups

  • Vegan cream of mushroom soup with fennel and dill.
    Vegan Mushroom Soup with Fennel & Dill
  • A bowl of vegan tomato soup with a swirl of cream
    Best Vegan Tomato Soup made with Tinned Tomatoes
  • Easy Vegan Cream of Parsnip Soup.
    Creamy Vegan Parsnip Soup with Apple
  • Creamy-sweet-potato-butternut-squash-carrot-soup
    Vegan Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup with Carrots
  • Easy Grated Carrot & Lentil Soup with Cabbage
    Grated Carrot & Red Lentil Soup with Cabbage
  • Vegan broccoili and pea soup with a swirl of cream
    Easy Vegan Broccoli and Pea Soup

Popular Recipes

  • Quick and easy pickled red cabbage.
    Easy Quick Pickled Cabbage for Tacos or Sandwiches
  • recipe for baked sweet potatoes cooked in the air fryer.
    Easy Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • quick and easy balsamic tomatoes recipe.
    Easy Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar
  • Falafel beet salad wrap with tahini dressing.
    Lebanese Falafel Wrap with Tahini Dressing
  • Quick & Easy Vegan Lemon Mousse - Dairy-Free Dessert.
    Quick & Easy Vegan Lemon Mousse - Dairy-Free Dessert
  • easy vegan chocolate pots
    Easy Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Dates

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